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Article Publishing Date: Jul 19, 2021

The Netherlands, India and China Remain Largest Exporters of Onion and Shallots Worldwide

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Onion And Shallots - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The Netherlands, India and China lead in the global export of onion and shallots, leaving other countries far behind. Senegal, the UK, Cote d'Ivoire remain the key destinations for exports from the Netherlands. Most onions and shallots from India are sent to Bangladesh, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates, and more than half of Chinese exports go to Vietnam and Japan. The Netherlands dominates Senegal's imports with a 93% share of the total volume. India supplies 83% of onion and shallots imports to Bangladesh, while China absolutely buoys Japanese onion imports.

Global Exports of Onion and Shallots

In 2020, the volume of onions and shallots exported worldwide dropped slightly to 8.5M. In value terms, onion and shallot exports dropped to $3.8B in 2020.

In 2020, the Netherlands (1.8M tons) and India (1.4M tons) were the largest exporters of onions and shallots across the globe, together finishing at approx. 38% of total exports. China (881K tons) ranks next in terms of total exports with a 10% share, followed by Mexico (4.9%). The U.S. (366K tons), Spain (356K tons), Egypt (354K tons), Pakistan (304K tons), New Zealand (214K tons), Afghanistan (212K tons), Uzbekistan (211K tons), Peru (192K tons) and Argentina (164K tons) occupied a minor share of total exports.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($828M), China ($495M) and Mexico ($408M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 45% share of global exports. India, the U.S., Egypt, Spain, Pakistan, Peru, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Exports of Onion and Shallots from the Netherlands

Senegal (207K tons), the UK (168K tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (130K tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 28% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium, Poland, Malaysia, Guinea, Mauritania, the Philippines, France, Mali and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 38%. The Netherlands supplies 93% of the total volume of products imported to Senegal.

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from the Netherlands were the UK ($88M), Germany ($87M) and Belgium ($76M), with a combined 30% share of total exports. Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Malaysia, Poland, France, Guinea, the Philippines, Mauritania, Ireland and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34% (IndexBox estimates).

Exports of Onion and Shallots from India

Bangladesh (494K tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from India, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (186K tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (162K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share. India supplies 83% of the total volume of products imported to Bangladesh.

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from India were Bangladesh ($93M), Malaysia ($58M) and Sri Lanka ($42M), with a combined 56% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Indonesia, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Exports of Onion and Shallots from China

Vietnam (243K tons), Japan (224K tons) and Malaysia (80K tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from China, with a combined 62% share of total exports. China supplies 95% of the total volume of products imported to Japan.

In value terms, Vietnam ($240M) emerged as the key foreign market for onion and shallot exports from China, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($104M), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.5% share.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global onion and shallot market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 402 - Onions, shallots (green)
  • FCL 403 - Onions, dry

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  • Japan
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Brazil
  • Italy
  • Russian Federation
  • India
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Republic of Korea
  • Spain
  • Mexico
  • Indonesia
  • Netherlands
  • Turkey
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Switzerland
  • Sweden
  • Nigeria
  • Poland
  • Belgium
  • Argentina
  • Norway
  • Austria
  • Thailand
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Colombia
  • Denmark
  • South Africa
  • Malaysia
  • Israel
  • Singapore
  • Egypt
  • Philippines
  • Finland
  • Chile
  • Ireland
  • Pakistan
  • Greece
  • Portugal
  • Kazakhstan
  • Algeria
  • Czech Republic
  • Qatar
  • Peru
  • Romania
  • Vietnam

+ the largest producing countries

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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